Bangkok pub fire LIVE: Dozens killed as massive blaze rips through bar

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The cause of the fire was still under investigation.

22:00, Sun, Jul 12, 2026 Updated: 22:00, Sun, Jul 12, 2026

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Atleast 27 killed as a massive blaze rips through a bar in Bangkok (Image: Fire & Rescue Thailand)

Atleast 27 people have been killed in a massive fire that ripped through a Bangkok bar, Thai media has reported. Firefighters were called to a scene just after midnight where they found patrons fleeing through the flame-enveloped front door of the venue.

Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul told journalists at the scene that 27 people died and several have been taken to the hospital, according to local media. He said the cause of the fire was still under investigation.

Unverified footage shows flames blasting out of the bar as one woman falls to the floor before getting to her feet to get away.

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34 mins ago22:00 Astha Saxena

63 people injured in the incident

A Bangkok Metropolitan Administration official said that 27 people died and 63 were injured in the fire.

Of those injured, 22 are in a critical condition, reports Sky News.

1 hour ago21:20 Astha Saxena

Public urged to call hotline to report any missing family members

Friends and family members of people believed to be at the pub are being urged to contact an emergency hotline, Thai outlet Tahirath reports.

It says the public should contact officials "if they suspect any relatives have been at the entertainment venue and cannot be contacted, or if they believe the relatives may have visited this venue"

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Public urged to call hotline to report any missing family members (Image: AP)

1 hour ago21:09 Astha Saxena

Thailand's past tragedies

Thailand has experienced several devastating fire tragedies in recent decades.

In 2022, a fire at a music pub in the eastern part of the country claimed the lives of 14 people.

More than a decade earlier, one of the nation's deadliest nightclub disasters occurred during New Year’s Eve celebrations in 2009, when a blaze tore through the Santika nightclub in Bangkok, killing 66 people and injuring more than 200 others.

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1 hour ago21:07 Astha Saxena

Many victims found in the 'bathroom' at the time of the incident

Thailand Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said many of the victims were found in the bathrooms at the back of the pub.

He said a musician who was performing at the pub told him he saw smoke coming from a circuit breaker near the stage, reports Associated Press.

He then said the power went out, and an explosion was heard before thick smoke filled the building.

1 hour ago21:04 Astha Saxena

Thai PM issues statement

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul told reporters at the scene that 27 people died and that several of the injured have been taken to the hospital. He said the cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Many people have been injured in the incident (Image: Fire & Rescue Thailand)

2 hours ago21:01 Astha Saxena

Location of the incident

Local reports identified the venue as Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao, a well-known establishment that is regarded as one of the most popular nightlife spots in the area.

2 hours ago20:58 Astha Saxena

More horrific images from the scene

Rescuers said the fire was reported around midnight.

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Rescuers at the scene of the incident (Image: AP)

2 hours ago20:55 Astha Saxena

What do we know so far?

Emergency services rushed to the scene in the Chatuchak District of Bangkok after it received reports of the fire at around midnight and Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said at the scene that 27 bodies have been recovered.

2 hours ago20:51 Astha Saxena